Tips to Save Energy throughout the Year

December 14, 2017 By The SOE Team

You resolved to save energy this year, but after reviewing your long list of to-dos, you started to have second thoughts. Break down your list to a more manageable and tackle one energy-saving project per month. Follow our lead with these simple ideas to save all year long!

July

Keep drapes closed to avoid unnecessarily heating your house. Light-blocking curtains are available at most housewares retailers (everywhere from Walmart and Ikea to Pottery Barn and West Elm) so take your pick!

August

Install low-flow water fixtures. When it comes to choosing low-flow fixtures, look for the WaterSense label from EPA.

October

Use a water-heater blanket to insulate your water tank and set the temp to 120°F. Check out blankets from Frost King and Duck. Energy.gov also h
as step by step instructions on how to install your new water-heater blanket.